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Caribbean Rice

Vibrant Caribbean Rice: A Flavorful Vegan Delight

Experience a tropical taste with this vibrant, gluten-free Caribbean Rice, packed with colorful ingredients and ready in 35 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long Grain Rice rinsed
  • 1 can Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Allspice
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper reduce or omit for less spice
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for vegan option
  • 1 cup Diced Bell Peppers (Red and Yellow)
  • 0.5 cup Diced Red Onion can replace with white onion
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Tidbits drained
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Green Chiles or jalapeños for more spice
  • 0.5 cup Sliced Jalapeños (Diced) optional
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Cilantro or parsley for different flavor

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Confetti Caribbean Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, minced garlic, sea salt, allspice, cayenne pepper, and an equal amount of reserved pineapple juice and water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice absorbs all the liquid. Let it sit covered for a few minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium. Add diced bell peppers and onions, sauté for 2-3 minutes until just softened.
  4. Remove from heat, mix in drained pineapple tidbits and chopped green chiles. Stir to blend flavors.
  5. Add the fluffy rice to the skillet with vegetables and toss gently to combine thoroughly.
  6. Stir in chopped cilantro, adjusting seasoning as necessary. Serve warm as a side or light main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Rinse the rice for fluffiness; sauté vegetables just until tender. Adjust flavors with salt or lime juice as desired.

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